Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/501/02
Decision date
10 December 2002
Hearing Officer
Mrs A Corbett
Mark
TAYLOR MADE
Classes
03
Applicant
S.O.S. Hair Care Ltd
Opponent
Fine Fragrances & Cosmetics Ltd
Opposition
Sections 5(2)(b) & 5(4)(a) (*Sections 5(1) and 5(3)(a) were cited but were ruled unsustainable in view of the non-identicality of the marks and the identicality or similarity of the goods)

Result

Section 5(2)(b) - Opposition failed

Section 5(4)(a) - Opposition failed

Points Of Interest

  • Comparison of the marks : 'TAYLOR OF LONDON' v 'TAYLOR MADE'

Summary

The opposition was based on the opponents’ registration of 'TAYLOR OF LONDON' in respect of identical goods. The opponents’ mark was first used in 1887 and had been in continuous use since then. The Hearing Officer however found no likelihood of confusion. This effectively decided the matter under Section 5(4)(a) also.

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